Eliminating Racial Disproportionality and Disparities examines a wide range of systems that often affect and interact with child welfare. Chapters are devoted to the juvenile justice system, mental health, the courts, education, and healthcare, making it the only book to offer a multisystemic approach to disparities and disproportionality. Filled with in-depth case studies, key terms, study questions, and resources, and written to reflect CSWE-mandated competencies, this expansive book gives students, educators, policymakers, practitioners, and administrators new knowledge for providing culturally competent services while simultaneously addressing disproportionality across various systems of care.

Preface

Part 1. Introduction

1. Introduction to Racial Disproportionality and Disparities, by Rowena Fong, Alan Dettlaff, and Tianca Crocker

2. A Cross-Systems Approach to Racial Disproportionality and Disparities, by Carolyne Rodriguez, Joyce James, Ratonia C. Runnels, and Rowena Fong

Part 2. Ethnic Minority Populations

3. African American Children and Families, by Ruth G. McRoy and Ratonia C. Runnels

4. Latino Children and Families, by Alan Dettlaff, Michelle Johnson-Motoyama, and E. Susana Mariscal

5. Asian American and Pacific Islander Children and Families, by Meripa Godinet, Rowena Fong, and Britt Urban

6. American Indian/Alaska Native Children and Families, by Kathy Deserly and Tom Lidot

Part 3. Cross Systems

7. Disproportionality and Disparities in the Public Child Welfare System, by Lawanna Lancaster and Rowena Fong

8. Disproportionality and Disparities in the Juvenile Justice System and the Courts, by Henrika McCoy and Elizabeth Bowen

9. Disproportionality and Disparities in the Educational System and Schools, by Deena Hayes and Angela M. Ward

10. Disproportionality and Disparities in the Mental Health System, by Daniel C. Rosen, Ora Nakash, and Margarita Alegría

11. Disproportionality and Disparities in the Health-Care System, by Susan J. Wells, Sarah Girling, and Andrew Vergara

Part 4. Conclusion

12. A Case Study: The Texas Story, by Alan Dettlaff, Rowena Fong, Joyce James, and Carolyne Rodriguez

13. Future Directions for Eliminating Racial Disproportionality and Disparities, by Rowena Fong and Alan Dettlaff

About the Contributors

Index